Our annual Parish & School celebration of our patron saint will be modified for the sake of public health – but we want to maintain the vibrant spirit and family traditions that mark this beautiful time of the year.
To avoid gathering hundreds of people, we will celebrate a FAIR OF PRAYER, from morning to evening. Check out our MENU; the choices include ancient traditions, responses to the world of today, options for all ages, music, silence, and some special surprises. All done to praise God, to honor St. Margaret, and to celebrate the community that endures despite challenges. Some events are designed to accommodate a smaller capacity, and some a larger group. Always we will remain within the Archdiocesan guidelines, and masks are required.
SIGN UP so that you know you’ll have a spot. That includes the Masses (4:30, 8:00 and 10:00) on Saturday and Sunday. St. Margaret’s Feast will be celebrate at all these Masses. The last thing we want is to have to turn anyone away because the limit has been reached.
LITURGY of the HOURS
Morning Prayer or Lauds Led by Sean Agniel capacity: 45
The Divine Office is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture and prayer.
Morning Prayer adapted for Children/Picturing St. Margaret capacity: 40 / potentially two groups
K-4 will make a joyful noise to the Lord, reflect on the virtues of St. Margaret, and enjoy making an artistic representation of our patron, guided and assisted by parish teens.
Praying the Building
Fr. O’Toole and Peter Hesed capacity: 80
Our worship space becomes our prayer book as we take a tour of St. Margaret of Scotland Church building, letting art and architecture combine with text and music, drawing us into the Holy Presence of God.
Hail Mary! The Angelus, Ave Maria, and Rosary capacity: 45
Join fellow parishioners to honor Mary, our mother. Respond to the noon Angelus bells recalling the Incarnation of our Lord; enjoy a sung Ave Maria, and meditate on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.
Organ recital
David Sinden Organist & Director of Music, St.Peter’s Episcopal Church capacity: 125
We are pleased to welcome an outstanding guest artist who will perform a music bu Purcell, Bach, Handel, and James MacMillan. Let live music inspire and uplift you.
Novena Prayer: Day IX – The Spirit of St. Margaret
St. Margaret’s Novena begins Nov 6 capacity: 45
The Spirit of St. Margaret Novena focuses on our parish and school values.
Now, newly revised for the strange times and particular news of our current world, the Novena is available for individuals, families, or small groups, concluding at the Fair of Prayer.
Spirit Sessions with Peter and Steve capacity: 125
A bright spot in our pandemic era has been the internet offerings of St. Margaret music ministers Steve Neale and Peter Merideth. National and international audiences have followed their original and contemporary renditions of “psalms, hymns and sacred songs.”
Mass for the 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
& Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. capacity: 125 per Mass
Our regular Sunday Eucharist is the source and summit of our life as a people of faith. Note that our regular maximum capacity is in force.PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT MASS
Adoration, Evening Prayer and Benediction capacity: c. 100
Outdoors, by candlelight we will pray Vespers (Evening Prayer) in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The Day of Prayer concludes with the order of Benediction.We will stand for this prayer. If you wish, you may bring a folding chair or a kneeling pad.
Some candles will be provided, but bring a vigil candle or lantern If you can.
